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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-28 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-28 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time...
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... it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to...
... it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to...
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...DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings.... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ...
...DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings.... Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. M4A88T-I DELUXE M4A88T-I DELUXE MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ...
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...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Place the support DVD into...
...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-1 Place the support DVD into...
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.... Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I DELUXE VER...
.... Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I DELUXE VER...
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...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability....
...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability....
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...ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS... drives (optional). This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
...ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS... drives (optional). This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
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... write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the... filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt....
... write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the... filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt....
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TID.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48...
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M4A88T-I Deluxe VER: 0204 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 04/29/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A88TID.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48...
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..., or the ++ keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on your data or system. If you see on . They may ... from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit ...
..., or the ++ keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on your data or system. If you see on . They may ... from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit ...
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... keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : ...The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
... keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Options Speed : ...The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq.: Yes Enabled uCode Patch Level: 0x1 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] This option ...
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...[Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0204 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Change Field...
...[Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for PCI/PCIe slot. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Settings M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0204 Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Change Field...
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... in setting a user password. Select an item then press to confirm your password successfully. To set a password, this item to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to... [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the...
... in setting a user password. Select an item then press to confirm your password successfully. To set a password, this item to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to... [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Ai Tweaker M4A88T-I Deluxe BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Version 0204 Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the...
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...a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that provides quick access to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles. Add Your... choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. Press to the Internet and Skype. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 Start O.C. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the ...
...a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that provides quick access to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles. Add Your... choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. Press to the Internet and Skype. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 2-27 Start O.C. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the ...